Our Roundup of the Best iPhone 5S Cases

When you buy a new gadget costing over £500 it's only natural to want to protect it from damage. That's where a case comes in, and there are literally hundreds of iPhone 5S cases on the market.

We've put together a list of our five favourite cases for the iPhone 5S looking at everything from Apple's official case, to a tough-case and even a luxury case. Whether buying a case for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, you'll find something suitable in our list.

The Official Route

The logical place to start is Apple's official iPhone 5S case which is made from premium leather and, as you'd expect, it fits the iPhone 5S perfectly.

There is a wide range of colours available (6 in total) and it's one of the most beautifully crafted and lightweight cases we've ever come across. We also know there are those who only like to buy official products and this is the case for them.

Surprisingly it does have its drawbacks. Firstly, it's pretty expensive at £35 and the headphone/charging slot is very small - basically, you can only charge it using the lightning USB cable and use Apple's official headphones. And it also fails to offer protection for the iPhone 5S's display.

Affordably Excellent

For just £8.99 you can pickup the RINGKE FUSION Apple iPhone 5S Case that offers all round protection and still shows off the natural beauty of the iPhone thanks to its clear design. It's incredibly lightweight (just 8g), offers shock protection and the back cover has an anti-scratch coating.

This really is a brilliant product worth much more than its current price on Amazon. There are 3 colours to choose from (Black, Grey and Mint) and they all look equally stunning. In our eyes this is a better product than Apple's official iPhone 5S case which costs 4 times as much.

Luxury Options

Looking for something luxury? Well we love the Pipetto Ostrich Leather Wallet Flip Case which is made from Genuine Italian Saffiano Leather. It's 100% handmade, waterproof, features soft-interior lining and even has an internal slot for a credit/business card.

The ultra-slim magnetic case comes with a lifetime warranty and is available in a choice of 5 colours. But we can't get away from the Ostrich Leather design.

One for the ladies: Pizazz Creations have produced a stunning aluminium case for the iPhone 5S encrusted with GENUINE Swarovski crystals. They arn't the cheap type you see on budget cases, no they are the real deal and they look stunning. Also included is a repair package with spare crystals in case of a mishap.

Pouchy

Those who prefer the full protection and flexibility offered by a pouch might want to checkout the Snugg iPhone 5S Leather Case. It's available in a wide range of colours which are all made from leather and feature an elastic pull strap to quickly get your iPhone out of the pouch.

It comes with a lifetime guarantee and features a card slot for storing your bank card, business card or loyalty card. Overall, it's a high-quality product that's hard to beat for the price and it comes with 3G's seal of approval.

Maximum Protection

Those looking to protect their iPhone 5S from drops, bumps, dust and scratches should consider the OtterBox Defender Series Cover. The company have a long history in producing 'tough-cases' and the Defender is their best design yet.

Their iPhone 5S case has built-in memory foam cushions which protect the iPhone, while the outer slipcover absorbs shocks and impacts. It also has an in-built screen protector that retains access to the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. And it comes with holster clips that cleverly double as a kickstand.

The downsides? Well it's not cheap with prices starting at around £30 and it adds significant bulk to the smartphone. But those with active lifestyles should look no further than OtterBox's excellent Defender Series Cover for the iPhone 5S.